
Escape Competition Through Authenticity

"Escape competition through authenticity." Basically, when you're competing with people, it's because you're copying them. It's because you're trying to do the same thing. But every human is different. Don't copy. The most important skill for getting rich is becoming a perpetual learner. You have to know how to learn anything you want to learn.
Eric Jorgenson • Almanack of Naval Ravikant
“Escape competition through authenticity.” Basically, when you’re competing with people, it’s because you’re copying them.
Tim Ferriss • The Almanack of Naval Ravikant: A Guide to Wealth and Happiness
Ironically, the people who create fulfilling lives and careers—the ones we respect, admire and try to emulate—choose an alternative path to success. They have a powerful sense of identity. They don’t worry about differentiating themselves from the competition or obsess about telling the right story. They tell the real story instead.
Bernadette Jiwa • Story Driven: You don't need to compete when you know who you are
Basically, when you’re competing with people it’s because you’re copying them. It’s because you’re trying to do the same thing. But every human is different. Don’t copy.I know we’re mimetic creatures, and René Girard has a whole mimesis theory. But it’s much easier than that. Don’t imitate. Don’t copy. Just do your own thing. No one can compete... See more